Our history

In 1977, Bill Yates opened his first Nationwide Agency in Hinton, WV. He was recruited into Nationwide Sales management from 1990 to 1994 where he served as the Chattanooga District Sales Manager. In 1994 Bill relocated to Kingsport, TN and started what today, we now know as THE YATES AGENCY, which has grown to nine offices in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Bill's two sons have always been active in the family business and in 2015, Jonathan Yates took over the designation of the Principle Agent. THE YATES AGENCY believes that focus on their members and strong leadership team have attributed to their successes. THE YATES AGENCY has received Nationwide's top honors, achieving the prestigious All Star Award and induction into Nationwide's Hall of Fame.

Why us

We enjoy what we do: serving you and making your life easier! That's why we developed an expert team with extensive knowledge in insurance solutions and financial services. Our team is trained regularly to stay up-to-date on the latest in the industry. When you meet with us, you can be confident that you are getting the level of expertise and attention to detail you deserve. Contact us today!